daVinci School Community College Everyone a Learner Everyone a Leader Everyone Valued January 2015 Dear Parent/Carer On Thursday 22 January we are holding our Y9 Options Evening and Consultation Evening for parents/carers of Y9 students. The information session about the options process will be held twice during the evening at 3.30pm and 6.00pm in the hall and will last for 20 minutes. It is important that students and parents/carers attend one of these sessions so that everyone has an understanding of the Y9 options process. The option form and a copy of the option booklet will be issued. You will then be able to spend time at home supporting your son/daughter as they make their choices. Headteacher: Mr M Cottingham da Vinci Community School St Andrew’s View Breadsall DERBY DE21 4ET Tel: 01332 831515 Fax: 01332 830106 www.davinci.derby.sch.uk During the evening there will be information displays about the different option subjects we are offering located in different rooms where staff will be available to answer questions. We will also have representatives from local post 16 providers, information about other post-16 options and Stella Mosley, our careers advisor, will be available for informal discussions throughout the evening. Alongside the options evening event, the consultation evening will run from 4.00 – 6.00pm and 6.30 – 7.30pm to give as much opportunity as possible for you to attend and meet the teachers you wish to see. You will be able to meet your child’s subject teachers and talk to them about your child’s progress in their subject area. Enclosed is an appointment sheet for your child. Please decide which of the options information sessions you are able to attend and tick the times you are available for subject consultations with teachers. The appointment sheet should then be given to your child to bring back into school on Tuesday 13 January. It is then their responsibility to make appointments with their teachers on your behalf. We would also like to collect your opinions about the school. On the evening you will have the opportunity to fill in a questionnaire. You can do this at www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/ or by following the link on the school website. We look forward to seeing you on 22nd January. If you have any questions or queries about the evening please do not hesitate to get in touch. Yours sincerely Angie Matan Assistant Headteacher Good practice award. Universal Level.